Canada Day 2013

A flag was unfurled on the field during the national anthems before the Toronto Blue Jays took on the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball action. - Frank Gunn / The Canadian PressDressed in patriotic costumes, Hugh McPherson (left) and Shawno Ashmore (centre) walk through the crowd in Vancouver, B.C. - Darryl Dyck / The Canadian PressDressed a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Stephane Delage carries a Canadian flag while on stilts as he entertains the crowd in Vancouver. - Darryl Dyck / The Canadian PressChantal Limoges walks on stilts while dressed as a totem pole as she entertains the crowd during Canada Day festivities in Vancouver, B.C. - Darryl Dyck / The Canadian PressMaster model builder Dan Steininger celebrates with kids after the last brick was laid on his piece during the Canada Day LEGO Flag Build at Parc Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, Quebec. The flag is made out of 128,000 LEGO bricks. - Francis Vachon / AP Images for LEGO Systems, Inc.Gov. Gen. David Johnston inspects the Guard of Honour at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. - Fred Chartrand / The Canadian PressThe Snowbirds fly over the Peace Tower at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. - Fred Chartrand / The Canadian PressPrime Minister Stephen Harper makes his way onto the stage at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. - Fred Chartrand / The Canadian PressCanadian astronaut Chris Hatfield leaves the stage after singing at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. - Fred Chartrand / The Canadian PressCanadian singing star Carly Rae Jepsen takes a photo with fans after she performed at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. - Fred Chartrand / The Canadian PressFive-year-old Logan Vanos pedals his mini-tractor beside his great-uncle Frank Roks in the Canada Day parade in the village of Komoka, Ontario, west of London. - Dave Chidley / The Canadian PressMembers of the Shriners entertain the crowd as they participate in the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal. - Graham Hughes / The Canadian PressThree patriotic teens watch a performance by Toronto band The Elwins at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, N.S., Monday. - Tim Krochak / The Canadian PressAn alpaca gets some attention at the Canada Day celebrations at the Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon. - Colin Corneau / Brandon SunThe City of Winnipeg Police Pipe Band march in front of the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park Monday. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressChristien Lyons plays bass during a performance with Latin band Combo Latino at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressEliza (Right) and Allan Kingdon from Erickson, MB show off their red and white at the Living Flag event on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature Monday morning. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressNorman Chief Memorial Dancers perform for the public during the Living Flag event Monday morning on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressAmber Fitkowski, 6, waves a flag while waiting for the rest of the participants to gather during the Living Flag event on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressMartin Barnes rides a remake of a 1875 Penny Farthing bicycle during the Living Flag event on teh grounds of the Manitoba legislature. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressParticipants (including Dancing Gabe, giving the thumbs-up) start to take their positions during the Living Flag event. - Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free PressOrganizers estimated around 3,500 people turned out to help create Winnipeg's Living Flag. - Ron Gilfillan / HandoutA flag flies high during the Canada Day festivities at The Forks Monday. - John Woods / Winnipeg Free PressBranndy (left), Eric, and Isabella, 4, brought Harley, their 10-year-old Dumeril's boa out to enjoy the Canada Day festivities at The Forks.
- John Woods / Winnipeg Free PressDamion Oliver, 2, takes a little break from the Canada Day festivities at The Forks.
- John Woods / Winnipeg Free PressGerry Wert flies his flag high during the Canada Day festivities at The Forks.
- John Woods / Winnipeg Free PressThousands cap off a hot, activity-filled Canada Day with fireworks. - John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press

Throughout the province and across the country, people came out in droves to celebrate Canada Day.

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